HARMONY Hotel Hostel Aruba

Hotels
2.6 (10 reviews)
Palmitastraat 9 a , Oranjestad , AW

Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Room service
Business center
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Pool
Cons:
Smelly
No air-conditioning
Staff did not attend / refused entry
Charged/paid but not served / money withheld
Owners described as abusive
Deposit ($100) reportedly not returned

Categories

Cleanliness
1.5
Multiple guests report unpleasant odors; reviewer explicitly wrote 'It’s smelly'.
Service
1.2
Repeated reports of very poor service: staff/owners refused entry, did not attend guests, and ignored bookings.
Location
2.6
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Room Quality
1.8
Rooms lack basic comfort features — explicitly noted 'no air-conditioning' and overall poor room experience.
Amenities
8.8
The pool is called out positively ('The pool'); otherwise amenities appear limited. Pool is a strong positive in otherwise poor reviews.
Value for Money
1
Serious value issues: guests report being charged without service, deposits not returned, and claims of stolen reservation money.
Food and Beverage
2.6
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
1.3
Overall very negative experience across reviews: denied entry, payment problems, and poor treatment by owners/staff.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:06

Property Description

Mountain and Pool Views
Enjoy breathtaking views of the mountains and the pool right from your accommodation at Palmita Hostel.

Wellness Options and Activities
Indulge in spa facilities, wellness packages, and yoga classes during your stay. Additionally, explore sightseeing tours, go snorkeling, cycling, or rent a bike or car for nearby adventures.

Convenient Amenities
Take advantage of free WiFi, private parking, and even an electric vehicle charging station. Relax at the sun terrace, grab a coffee at the on-site coffee shop, and savor packed lunches.

Book your stay at Palmita Hostel now for a memorable and relaxing experience in Oranjestad!

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: AUA

Property Policies

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children from 4 years old to 16 years old stay for US$20 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

2.6
Based on 10 reviews
Cleanliness: 1.5
Service: 1.2
Location: 2.6
Room Quality: 1.8
Amenities: 8.8
Value for Money: 1
Food and Beverage: 2.6
Overall Experience: 1.3
B
Bermejo Montoya • solo_traveller • pe
1
Definitely not worth the money.
Pros:

The pool

Cons:

It’s smelly and there is no air-conditioning.

2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
B
Brenda Yelenne • solo_traveller • co
1
2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
S
Santiago • solo_traveller • co
1
Horrible
Pros:

Nada

Cons:

Todo mal

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
D
Daianny • couple • br
1
Cons:

Foi descontado do meu cartão mas não mi atenderam !
Então nem estive no local

2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
C
Cristian • solo_traveller • ec
1
Pros:

Nada ni me dejaron ingresar

Cons:

Nada no me dejaron ingresar

2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
K
Katherin Lizbeth • solo_traveller • ec
1
A mi me robaron el dinero de la reserva, no me quisieron abrir la puerta aún teniendo mi reserva cancelada, dicen que no
Pros:

Nada, la atención en pésima, no vayan es una pérdida de dinero ir a este lugar

Cons:

Los dueños son unos Olandeses abusivos, te piden $100 de garantía y nunca te devuelven!

2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
R
rodrygez • solo_traveller • co
7
Pros:

Estaba ubicado cerca de algunos restaurantes

Cons:

Pensé que se podía cocinar pero para ello tenía otro costo adicional y no se pudo pagar desde la página tuvimos que pagar en el hotel directamente pero tuvimos problemas en migración por no tener clara la reserva pero pues no tienen la culpa

2026-04-28 • via Nuitee
S
Sanchez Velasquez • solo_traveller • co
5
2026-04-25 • via Nuitee
A
Ana • solo_traveller • pe
7
Pros:

The pool

Cons:

I make the reservation for three kings beds..and we got 1 full zise and two bump beds very uncomfortable bump my head many times...and the bed sheets..very old and smelly.

2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
M
Manny • family_with_children • us
1
dissapointing
Pros:

location and exterior appearance

Cons:

Bathroom was disgusting, rooms lacked basic things like a TV, ‘Queen’ ‘King’ beds were actually twins/full put together. Staff was ‘fake friendly’ and in the first interaction told us to “wash our feet”.

The interiors does not match the exterior and the images do not portray the actual room and bathroom.

2026-04-02 • via Nuitee
N
Nicholas • friends
4
Pros:

Everything with the hostel itself was fine but they charged me twice and I can't seem to get in contact with anyone.

2024-06-08 • via Nuitee
R
Richard
2
Pros:

No one ever showed up! Phone disconnected

2024-04-01 • via Nuitee
M
mariella
2
Pros:

It's cheap but everything is very dirty

2024-02-28 • via Nuitee
P
Pernell
2
Not recommended
Pros:

Palmita Hotel is a shelter and not a hotel at all. All costumers have to use 1 toilet and bathroom. The owner is fresh and greedy.
At the end they’ll charge you a lot of extra expenses. Not recommended at all if you want to stay in a comfortable hotel.

2024-02-03 • via Nuitee
C
Ching Yin • family
2
Pros:

Do NOT book here. I booked a family room, which was supposed to have a double bed and 2bunks. They end up giving us a room with only one bunk bed for 3 of us. According to the owner Expedia didn't pay them so they rented our room out. According Expedia they did get paid and they won't even refund us a penny, not even for the part they over charged us. The owners solution was that we had to fly back another time to get a discounted stay of the books. Nothing in writing, I just had to take their words for it.
The owner didn't offered us any compensation until we were about to load our luggage into our arrange taxi, that they were going to call their driver to come pick us up... Really? We needed to go to the airport already and expect us to wait. Sorry but not planning to miss my flight.
Although the people who work there are extremely nice and helpful. The owners are horrible.

I was traveling with a 5 year old and a senior. They were so uncomfortable the whole stay.

2024-01-19 • via Nuitee
S
Salah
8
Hostellife..
Pros:

I personaly had a good stay at Palmita hostel with no problems. The hosts Barbara and Walter was very helpfull and respectfull to me. As long as you follow the hostel rules your fine! I broke a fork and compensated it and it worked well.

2023-01-19 • via Nuitee
R
Raymond • partner
8
Pros:

Owner was quite helpful. She manages the place very well. No common cooking facilities, except a microwave oven (me gas burners at all.

2023-01-17 • via Nuitee
L
Leatha Patrice • partner
6
Pros:

First day i was a little bit disappointed but made lots of friends, in the process of staying at a hostel. First time for everything. I will definitely come back...the owner was very nice to me for my for my Birthday but I don't like the idea she go in the room when you are out..i don't like the idea of using the toilet and not able to flush toilet paper in the toilet. Very unsanitary.

2023-01-11 • via Nuitee
L
Linda • friends
6
Pros:

No hot water

2022-02-21 • via Nuitee
I
Irvin
8
Nice
Pros:

Good

2022-02-09 • via Nuitee